Best Guns for Home Defense in California (2026)
The 8 best home defense guns legal in California in 2026. Roster-compliant handguns, featureless rifles, and compliant shotguns.
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Howa 1500 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Hidden Gem in Budget Precision
The Howa 1500 has the best action under 700 dollars with Japanese engineering and a HACT two-stage trigger. We put 500 rounds through it. Full review with live pricing.
8 Best Shotguns for the Money in 2026: Maximum Value at Every Price
The 8 best value shotguns in 2026. Maximum performance per dollar from the $200 Maverick 88 to the $1,000 Mossberg 940 JM Pro.
Ruger SP101 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Toughest Carry Revolver
The Ruger SP101 is built like a tank and handles .357 Magnum in a carry-sized package. We put 500 rounds through the 2.25-inch model and tested it for concealed carry. Full review with live pricing.
Ruger Security-9 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of Ruger’s Budget 9mm
The Ruger Security-9 brings Ruger reliability to the budget 9mm market at around 300 dollars. We put 500 rounds through it and tested it for home defense and range duty. Full review with live pricing.
Best Gun Magnets and Quick-Access Mounts (2026)
The best gun magnets and quick-access mounts keep your firearm secure yet instantly accessible. We tested 6 top picks for bedside, vehicle, desk, and concealed mounting locations.
PSA vs Aero Precision: Which Budget AR Brand Wins? (2026)
PSA vs Aero Precision compared: fit and finish, reliability, barrels, receivers, product range, price, and customer service. Which budget AR brand is right for your build?
Home Defense for Seniors (2026): Easy-to-Use Guns and Plans
The best home defense guns and plans for seniors — easy-rack S&W M&P EZ, simple-action Ruger LCR revolver, 20-gauge Mossberg Shockwave, biometric safes and integrated medical alert + home security for older adults.
S&W M&P 9 M2.0 Full-Size Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Duty-Grade 9mm
The Smith and Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Full-Size is a duty-grade 17+1 capacity 9mm that rivals the Glock 17 at a lower price. We put 500 rounds through it. Full review with live pricing.